Amy Shaw
Terre Haute,IN
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Experienced with legal research, document preparation, and case management. Uses organizational skills and attention to detail to maintain accurate case files and support attorneys effectively. Knowledge of legal procedures and protocols ensures seamless workflow and contributes to successful case outcomes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Front End Coordinator
Fresh Thyme Market
Terre Haute, Indiana
01.2020 - Current
- Greet customers entering store
- Operate cash register
- Maintain a clean and orderly checkout
- Model exceptional, fast and friendly customer service
- Provide consultation to customers regarding consumer products
- Promote a safe work environment
- Assist co-workers
- Supervise Cashiers
Legal Assistant
State of Indiana – DCS
Terre Haute, Indiana
01.2019 - Current
- Provide administrative and legal support to attorneys
- Prepare, proofread, or process legal documents
- Mail, fax, or arrange for the delivery of legal correspondence
- Receive and respond to inquiries regarding current hearings
- Schedule hearing dates
- Organize and maintain documents, and case files.
- Assist co-workers
- Notary
Paralegal/Case Manager
Tofaute and Spelman Attorneys
Terre Haute, Indiana
01.2014 - 01.2019
- Open cases in computer system (computer software)
- Meet with clients
- Open/Close files
- Arrange depositions, mediations, conference calls, etc.
- Manage cases via mail, phone, fax and e-mail
- Obtain medical bills and records
- Facilitate payment of client’s medical bills
- Prepare legal pleadings
- Assist Attorney in preparing case for trial
- Prepare settlements
- Verify balances and reduce liens
- Answer five-line phone system
- Transcription/Dictation
- E-Filing State and Federal Courts
- Scan and print photographs for demand packages and exhibits
- Calendar meetings, depositions, mediations, etc.
- Facilitate attorneys phone calls when not available
- Run weekly management reports
- Assist co-workers
- Notary
Education
Diploma - undefined
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IndianaSkills
- Work well with people, learn quickly and have experience handling challenging situations
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Notary public
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Proofreading
- Attorney support
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Exhibit preparation
- File pleadings
- Deposition scheduling
- Motion drafting
- Client intake procedures
- Effective multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Case file management
- Pleading drafting
- Document drafting
- File organization
- Multitasking
- Customer service
Accomplishments
- Able to operate a computer using Windows and Microsoft programs.
WORK STYLE
- Able to perform a variety of tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
- Team Member who learns new tasks quickly with minimal supervision.
Timeline
Front End Coordinator
Fresh Thyme Market
01.2020 - Current
Legal Assistant
State of Indiana – DCS
01.2019 - Current
Paralegal/Case Manager
Tofaute and Spelman Attorneys
01.2014 - 01.2019
Diploma - undefined
Terre Haute South Vigo High School